Devices and methods for skin surface preparation
Devices, methods and kits are disclosed for both providing antiseptic and adhesive to a skin surface in one step. Various kits are presented to contain the combination adhesive-antiseptic solution. The applications of the kit include the prepping of a penis prior to the fitting of an external condom catheter.
1 . A kit for skin preparation, the kit comprising:
a solution including an adhesive agent and an antiseptic agent; and
a package for containing the solution.
2 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the antiseptic agent contains an anti-bacterial and/or anti-yeast compound.
3 . The kit of claim 2 , wherein the anti-bacterial compound is composed of nitrofurazone, chlorhexadine, silver sulfadiazine, minocycline, rifampin, or any combination thereof.
4 . The kit of claim 2 , wherein the anti-yeast compound is composed of nystatin, fluconazole, miconazole, troconazole, ibutoconazole, or any combination thereof.
5 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive material is an acrylic resin.
6 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the package has a detachable strip that is removed to expose a pad containing the solution.
7 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the package has an applicator that is reversibly attachable to the package.
8 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the applicator contains a brush.
9 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the package has an applicator that is irreversibly attachable to the package.
10 . The kit of claim 9 , wherein the applicator has a spray nozzle.
11 . A device for preparation of skin prior to application of an external condom catheter, the device comprising:
a solution including an adhesive agent and an antiseptic agent to cleanse a surface of a penis; and
a package for containing the solution sterile until use.
12 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the antiseptic agent is composed of an anti-bacterial and/or anti-yeast compound.
13 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the anti-bacterial compound is composed of nitrofurazone, chlorhexadine, silver sulfadiazine, minocycline, rifampin, or any combination thereof.
14 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the anti-yeast compound is composed of nystatin, fluconazole, miconazole, troconazole, ibutoconazole, or any combination thereof
15 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the adhesive material is an acrylic resin.
16 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the package has a detachable strip that is removed to expose a pad containing the solution.
17 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the package has an applicator that is reversibly attachable to the package.
18 . The device of claim 17 , wherein the applicator contains a brush.
19 . The device of claim 11 , wherein the package includes an applicator with a spray nozzle.
20 . A method for skin preparation, the method comprising:
contacting the skin with a solution including an adhesive agent and an antiseptic agent.